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Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a rare cutaneous variant of lichen planus which affects hair follicles. It may occur on its own or in association with more common forms of lichen planus, usually classical type and/or oral lichen planus.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for lichen planopilaris has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
3 clinical trials registered, 2 recruiting. Interventions under study include drug therapy. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE2. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
207 publications have been identified in PubMed for lichen planopilaris. Kisho has analyzed 105 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (37%), Other (14%), and Clinical Trial Publication (11%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 39 |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Other research | 15 | 14% |
Clinical study results | 12 | 11% |
Laboratory research | 12 | 11% |
Disease patterns and progression | 12 | 11% |
Patient case studies | 9 | 9% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 5 | 5% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 1% |
Argobi Y (2026). [PMID: 41123306](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41123306/). *Ital J Dermatol Venerol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Perez SM (2026). [PMID: 41848703](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41848703/). *Ann Plast Surg*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Jiang R (2026). [PMID: 41832141](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41832141/). *Nat Commun*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Gönüllü Ö (2026). [PMID: 41952360](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41952360/). *J Cutan Pathol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Ju D (2026). [PMID: 41109447](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41109447/). *J Am Acad Dermatol*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Ezzat RZ (2026). [PMID: 39800209](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39800209/). *J Am Acad Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Seetan K (2026). [PMID: 40975965](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40975965/). *Int J Med Inform*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Shanmugakumar S (2026). [PMID: 41585834](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41585834/). *Indian J Dermatol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Stockard A (2026). [PMID: 41891048](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41891048/). *medRxiv*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Cheng D (2026). [PMID: 41499108](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41499108/). *JAMA Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning lichen planopilaris
Updated Jul 22, 2026
A systematic review highlights the occurrence of lichen planopilaris following hair transplantation and facial surgical procedures. This research provides insights into the potential complications associated with these cosmetic interventions.